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The Perfect Tokyo Itinerary With Must-Sees & Unique Attractions (2022 Updated Travel Guide)

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Tokyo has gained quite a bit of popularity in recent years as a travel destination. The capital of Japan has benefited in no small part by the weaker Yen and current moves by the government to ease visa restrictions from visitors of nearby countries. With a population of 13 million people, the metropolis offers a great juxtaposition of the exotic and ultramodern. This is a city of maid cafes, of restaurants run by robots and where you can hire professional cuddlers to hug you for a small fee. At the other end of the scale, some parts of the city offer a peek into a more traditional side of Japan.

If you are also heading west, check out this recommended itinerary for Osaka and Kyoto full of lesser-known attractions.

I have visited Tokyo for six times now and I always end up discovering a lot of new things to do in the city with each visit. Like the previous itineraries I’ve made, here are some suggestions on things to do in Tokyo and I have segregated the activities for first-timers, shopaholics and people seeking for something more unique.

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The Perfect Itinerary for Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Kanazawa & Nagoya (2022 Update) – JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Pass Travel Guide

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One of the main touristic regions in Japan covers the central region encompassing Kanazawa down to Nagoya. In between, there are the charming towns such as the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go and Takayama. This itinerary provides a guide in how to cover these places in 4 days/3 nights – the minimum duration in my opinion if you are exploring these places.

For suggested things to do in Tokyo, check out my Tokyo itinerary

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The Perfect Osaka and Kyoto Itinerary – Kansai Travel Guide (2022 Update)

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One of Japan’s most iconic touristic regions is Kansai where the cities of Osaka and Kyoto are located. In contrast to other regions such as Tokyo or Central Japan, the Kansai region offers both the ultramodern comforts that Japanese big cities are known for as well as charming old towns dating back from the time of the geishas and samurai warriors. Another good thing is that traveling between Osaka and Kyoto takes less than an hour by train which makes combining these two cities in one trip highly advisable. Whether you love shopping, eating or exploring cultural attractions, check out this itinerary for your trip to Kyoto and Osaka.

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The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary For San Francisco (2022 Updated Travel Guide)

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This is a long overdue guide to one of my favorite cities in the world. For a place that has less than one million people, San Francisco has definitely pushed above its weight in terms of contributions to the world. From Levi’s and Gap to UBER and Airbnb, the city has always managed to keep itself in the cutting edge. For the casual visitor, the number of things to do seems to be disproportional to the city’s land area and it’s often hard to decide how to plan a visit to San Francisco especially when it’s the first time.

This itinerary groups together attractions and places that are near or connected to each other for a more organized trip to the city by the bay. It offers a great mix between scenic spots, eating, shopping and with a few hipster areas thrown in. Without further ado, here’s a 3-day itinerary that you can follow for San Francisco.

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The Only Bali Itinerary You’ll Need – Ubud, Nusa Penida, Northern & Southern Bali

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Bali is often considered one of the quintessential places to visit in Asia. So strong is its draw that nearly 40% of all foreign tourists to Indonesia make their way to the mellifluous sounding island famous for its unique style of Hinduism, beach clubs, rice paddies and luxury resorts. 

Many visitors who hail from nearby countries swear by the allure of its charms. They come to Bali not once or twice but make it an annual affair (or even more often than that). Whether you are into beaches or culture or nature, there is something for everyone here in Bali. In this suggested itinerary, I show you how you can visit Bali for up to a week’s duration. You can easily trim this down, depending on the length of your stay – picking activities here and there dependent on where you are staying.

If you are visiting Bali and contemplating how long you need to spend in the island, I would suggest you go for 5 days / 4 nights minimally if it’s your first time and you intend to explore a bit. While it’s easy to do day trips to various parts of the island, the lack of major highways could mean that you could be facing traffic jams especially in places frequented by tourists.

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13 Winter Destinations and Attractions to Check Out in 2022 Including Dog-Sledding and “Crash Landing on You” Paragliding

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Coming from a tropical climate, the months of November to February present an opportune time for Singaporeans and other folks living near the equator to venture somewhere for a winter wonderland kind of holiday. While the mere thought of seeing snow is more than enough to get many of us excited, there are a myriad of other activities you can do as well – from the conventional to the slightly off-the-beaten path.

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  • Klook: Up to S$50 off with min. S$300 spend. More information here
  • Traveloka: Up to S$100 off with min. spend via Traveloka App with promo code: CITIXPLORE. More information here
  • Qatar Airways: Up to 10% off bookings with promo code CITIQR22. More information here
  • Hertz: 10% off base rates for car rentals worldwide. More information here

To check out more travel deals with Citi Credit Cards, find out more here. Remember to use your Citi PremierMiles Card to enjoy the card benefits too:

Citi PremierMiles Card

Benefits: Earn 1.2 miles per S$1 on local spend and 2 miles per S$1 on international spend. Earned miles will never expire. Citi also has the most number of airline partners to redeem from. Citi PremierMiles Cardmembers also get 2 complimentary airport lounge visits per year with the Priority Pass.

Don’t have a Citi PremierMiles Card yet? Apply now and get 30,000 bonus Citi Miles* Welcome Offer when you apply and spend S$800 within 2 months. You can apply here or find out more here.

*T&Cs apply. The welcome offer promotion is valid until 31st October 2022. Applicable for New Citi Credit Cardmembers only.

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The Perfect Singapore Itinerary for 2 to 4 Days (2022 Updated Travel Guide) 新加坡自由行

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Singapore is one of Asia’s most popular destinations. As a small country, most just make it a pitstop to elsewhere in the region, dismissing it as boring and sterile compared to neighboring countries. That being said, Singapore is also a breath of fresh air (literally!) with its convenient transport network, clean and pleasant environment and well thought out infrastructure which makes it attractive to travelers.

Look beyond the stereotypes and there are actually quite a number of things to do around Singapore – from the quintessential experiences to the more far-out attractions. Whether you’re a first-timer, a shopaholic or someone seeking for something more unique, here are some of my Singapore itinerary suggestions on a 2-day trip to this city. I’ve made the duration 2 days to make it easy to execute during weekends but there are enough attractions listed here to stretch this to a 3-day / 4-day or even 5-day itinerary of Singapore.

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The Perfect Bangkok Itinerary To Do in 2-days, 3-days or 4-days (2022 Travel Guide)

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As one of Asia’s best value and most popular destinations, Bangkok offers a plethora of things to see and do. Filled with many spectacular Buddhist temples and ornate buildings, the city is at once exotic and at the same time modern with all the creature comforts that one can imagine. Bangkok is also known as a shopping haven, with mass consumerism juxtaposing against a strong market culture. The city’s streets are always buzzing and teeming with life.

I have been to Bangkok quite a few times and always enjoy coming here for the unbeatable value, delicious Thai food and fascinating things to see in the city’s streets. Whether you’re a first-timer, a regular or even a shopaholic, here is my itinerary suggestion on a trip to Bangkok that you can easily break down into 2-days, 3-days or 4-days depending on the length of time you are there. I’ve made the duration flexible to make the itinerary easy to execute during weekends or during longer visits. For some other ideas, you can also check out this Bangkok travel guide.

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